Dimetcote 9

Inorganic Zinc Silicate Coating

Product Data/
Application Instructions Physical Data
Finish ..................................... flat

A heavy-duty primer that protects with just a Colour .................................... grey

single coat
Outstanding application characteristics over a
wide range of atmospheric conditions
Can be applied by airless or conventional
spray
Excellent heavy-build film tolerance in corners and
angles
High-metallic zinc content provides long-term
corrosion protection that reduces maintenance
costs
Components .......................... 2
Mixing ratio (by weight)
powder ................................ 1.92 parts
liquid ................................... 1 part
Curing mechanism ................ solvent release and reaction with
atmospheric moisture
VOC ....................................... 20% by weight
480 g/l
Dry film thickness .................. 65 m (2,5 mils) per coat

Dimetcote 9 is a self-curing, solvent based inorganic zinc Number of coats .................... 1

coating used as a heavy duty primer with recommended 2 2/gal
topcoats or as a single coat protective coating in recommended Calculated coverage .............. 9.7 m / (397 ft at 65 m (2.5
servicesTo obtain the maximum performance for which mils)
Dimetcote 9 is formulated, strict adherence to all application
instructions, precautions, conditions and limitations is Allow for application losses, surface irregularities, etc.
necessary. If conditions exist that are not within the
requirements or limitations described, consult your Ameron Specific gravity ...................... 2.38 kg/l (mixed product)
representative.
Flash points (Closed Cup)...... C F
liquid ................................... 13 55
Typical Uses
Amercoat 13 ....................... 12 54
As a single coat, Dimetcote 9 resists severe weathering and
Amercoat 12 ....................... 24 75
marine environments. As a primer with recommended topcoats,
Dimetcote 9 is resistant to industrial and chemical exposure as Thinner .................................. Amercoat 13
well as marine exposure of structural steel and pipes, tank
exteriors, bridges, offshore platforms, marine hulls, Cleaner .................................. Amercoat 12
superstructures and decks.

Qualifications
SSPC Paint 20
AISC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325
or A490 Bolts RCSC Specification for Structural Joints
Table 3 Class B

Recommended Systems
Dimetcote 9 can be topcoated with epoxies vinyls, acrylics,
chlorinated rubbers polysiloxanes andother topcoats when
used in industrial and marine systems. Typical Ameron
topcoats are
Amercoat 383H, Amercoat 385, Amerlock 400; for intermediate
coat Amercoat 185HS. In some cases a mist coat/full coat
technique may be required to prevent application bubbling.

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Resistance
Dimetcote 9 without a topcoat has excellent resistance to
weathering and ultraviolet exposure. With suitable topcoats
Dimetcote 9 is recommended for fumes and splash of mild
alkalies, dilute acids (fumes only), salt solutions of most types.
Dimetcote 9 is not recommended for spillage of acid or alkaline
solutions.
Surface Preparation
STEEL - Dry abrasive blast in accordance with Swedish
Standard Sa 2 SIS 05 5900 - 1967, ISO 8501-1 or
SSPC-SP10.
NOTE: Blast to achieve a 35 to 65 m profile as determined
with Testex Tape or similar instrument. Rougher profiles are
acceptable but requires increased film thickness for equivalent
protection. Remove abrasive residues and dust from surface.
Apply Dimetcote 9 as soon as possible after surface
preparation to prevent any contamination. Do not leave blasted
steel uncoated overnight. Spot reblast steel if needed.
Galvanizing Remove oil, soap film or grease with neutral
detergent or emulsion cleaner and blast lightly with fine
abrasive to SSPC-SP7.
Application Equipment
The following equipment is listed as a guide and suitable
equipment from other manufacturers may be used.
Adjustments of pressure and change of tip size may be needed
to obtain the proper spray characteristics.
AIRLESS SPRAY - Standard airless spray equipment, such as
Graco, DeVilbiss, Nordson-Bede, Spee-Flo or others having a
28:1 or higher pump ratio and a fluid tip with a 0.48 mm (0.019
inch) orifice or larger.
CONVENTIONAL SPRAY - Industrial equipment such as
DeVilbiss MBC or JGA gun with 704 or 765 air cap and "E"
nozzle with leather or teflon needle packing and heavy mastic
spring. Separate air and fluid pressure regulators, variable
speed agitator in the pressure pot and a moisture and oil trap in
the main air supply line are essential.
MIXER - Use power mixer powered by an air motor or an
explosion proof electric motor.
Repair
Rusted areas must be spot blasted in accordance with
instructions under Surface Preparation before touching up with
Dimetcote 9. When blasting is not practical, suitable Amercoat
zinc-based primers may be used for repair. See product
literature for selection according to topcoat compatibility.
Application Data
Substrate ............................... steel
Application methods .............. airless or conventional spray
Environmental Conditions (during application)
Air temperature .................... -18 to 50C 0-122F
Surface temperature ............ -18 to 55C 0-131F
Relative Humidity................. 50 % - 90 %
Surface temperature must be at least 3C/5F above dew point to
prevent moisture condensation on the surface. At freezing
temperatures surface must be free of ice.
Never apply coatings under reverse environmental conditions.
Ensure good ventilation when applied in confined areas to assist
evaporation and elimination of solvents.
Potlife (at 20C/68F) ............ 8 hours
Potlife is dependent on temperature and quantities mixed.
Drying times at 20C/68F, 65 m dft and 50-90% RH
dry to touch ......................... 5 minutes
dry to handle ....................... 30 minutes
dry to topcoat ...................... 16 hours (RH 70% or higher)
32 hours (RH 50% minimum)
Drying times are dependent on air and steel temperature, applied
film thickness, ventilation and other environmental conditions.
Times are proportionally shorter at higher temperature and longer
at lower temperatures. Prior to recoating ensure the surface is
clean. Maximum recoating time depends on coating system to be
used.
Note Drying and topcoating times will be longer when film
thickness is over 65 microns (21/2 mils), ventilation and air
movement are restricted, temperatures are lower or relative
humidities are lower. A water mist sprayed over the coating when
the film is dry to touch will accelerate hardening at lower humidities.
Thinner .................................. Amercoat 13
Cleaner .................................. Amercoat 12

Topcoating
Dimetcote 9 surface must be clean and dry before topcoating.
Water soluble contaminants may be washed off with water. Oil,
grease and similar contaminants may be removed with an
emulsion-type cleaner such as Amercoat 57 oil cleaner. Rinse
with clean water and allow to dry. Solvent wiping is not

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satisfactory as contamination may be spread and not removed.

NOTE: a mist coat / full coat may be required when applying a
subsequent coat on top of Dimetcote 9 to prevent application
bubbling. Shipping Data
Packaging............................... as 10 litre unit
Application Procedure powder ................................ 2.2 l (15.60 kg) in 10 l can
Dimetcote 9 is packaged in the proper mixing proportions liquid ................................... 7.8 l (8.15 kg) in 10 l jerrycan
of powder and liquid.
Powder 15.60 kg in a 10 l can. Shipping weight
Liquid 8.15 kg in a 10 l jerrycan. powder ................................ approx. 16.5 kg
1. Flush all equipment with recommended cleaner to remove any liquid ................................... approx. 8.7 kg
moisture that may be present. Moisture can cause hardening of
Dimetcote 9 in equipment. Shelf life
2. Stir liquid. powder ................................ 1 year from shipment date when
3. Discard desiccant bag from powder can and gradually stir stored indoors in unopened,
powder into liquid. Continue stirring until powder is well original containers at 5 to 40C (41-
dispersed and mixture is free of lumps. 104F)
4. Strain material through 590 m (30 mesh) screen to prevent liquid ................................... 1 year from shipment date when
possible clogging of equipment. stored indoors in unopened,
5. Since potlife is limited and shortened by high temperatures, do original containers at 5 to 40C (41-
not mix more material than will be used within recommended 104F)
potlife times.
IMPORTANT At the end of the potlife, 'kick-out' or separation of
the liquid and solids occur, together with gassing. Do not keep
mixed material which will not be used before the end of the
potlife in tightly closed containers as gassing can create
enough pressure to cause containers to burst. Cover
containers loosely.
6. Keep containers loosely covered until ready to use to prevent
skinning or gelling due to moisture in air. Skins should be
skimmed off the top and the material strained through cheese-
cloth or 60 mesh screen to remove any remaining pieces of
skin. Discard gelled material.
7. Thinning is normally not required. If thinning is necessary for
workability or when a rough film or "dry spray" is obtained
because of fast evaporation during hot weather or high wind,
thin with no more than 10 vol % of recommended thinner.
8. Adjust spray equipment to apply to an even wet coat with
minimum overspray.
9. Continue slow stirring during application to maintain uniformity
of material. Avoid fast stirring as this may cause a rise in
materialtemperature shortening potlife.
10. Apply in even, parallel passes and overlapping each pass 50%.
Pay special attention to welds, cut-outs, sharp edges, rivets,
bolts, etc. to ensure proper thickness.
11. Check thickness of dry coating with a non-destructive dry film
thickness gauge, such as Mikrotest or Elcometer. Recoat if
greater thickness is required. Normal recommended thickness
is 65 m and 75 m for immersion service. Allowable thickness
range is 50 to 150 m, assuming the surface profile is within
the recommended range. Greater thickness may develop
cracking.
12. Random pinholes, holidays and small damaged or bare areas
can be touched up by brush when film is dry to touch. Larger
areas should be resprayed.
NOTE: Maximum recoat time with itself is 16 hours. No
condensation or rain may be allowed on the surface of the dry
coating before recoating.
13. Prevent contact with water until the freshly applied coating is at
least dry to touch.
14. In confined areas ventilate with clean air during application and
drying until all solvents are removed. Temperature and
humidity of ventilating air must be such that moisture
condensation will not form on surface.
15. Clean all equipment with recommended cleaner immediately after use or
at least at the end of each working day or shift. Clean spray guns more
often during hot weather. When left in equipment Dimetcote 9 will
harden and plug spray equipment.

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Caution
This product is highly flammable.
Dimetcote 9 powder is harmful dust. Contains zinc.
Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly before eating
or smoking. Keep away from feed or food products.
Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases,
spontaneously flammable in air. If welding is to be
performed in confined spaces on steel coated with
Dimetcote 9, do so in accordance with instructions in
USA Standard Z 49.1-1973 "Safety in Welding and
Cutting".
For specific information on hazardous ingredients,
required ventilation, possible consequences of
contact and safety measures see Safety Data Sheet.
Safety
Since improper use and handling can be hazardous
to health and cause of fire or explosion, safety
precautions included with application instructions
must be observed during all storage, handling, use
and drying periods.
To avoid any confusion that may arise through
translation into other languages, the English version
of the Product Data/Application Instructions will be the
governing literature and must be referred to in case of
deviations with product literature in other languages.
Warranty
Ameron warrants its products to be free from defects
in material and workmanship. Amerons sole
obligations and Buyers exclusive remedy in
connection with the products shall be limited, at
Amerons option, to either replacement of products
not conforming this warranty or credit to Buyers
account in the invoiced amount of the non-confirming
products. Any claim under this warranty must be
made by Buyer to Ameron in writing within five (5)
days of Buyers discovery of the claimed defect, but in
no event later than the expiration of the applicable
shelf life, or one year from the delivery date,
whichever is earlier. Buyers failure to notify Ameron
of such non-conformance as required herein shall bar
Buyer from recovery under this warranty.
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Ameron makes no other warranties concerning
the product. No other warranties, whether
express, implied or statutory, such as warranties
of merchantability or fitness particular purpose,
shall apply. In no event shall Ameron be liable for
consequential or incidental damages.
Any recommendations or suggestion relating to the
use of the products made by Ameron, whether in its
technical literature, or response to specific enquiry, or
otherwise, is based on data believed to be reliable;
however, the products and information are intended
for use by Buyers having requisite skill and know-
how in the industry, and therefore it is Buyer to satisfy
itself of the suitability of the products for its own
particular use and it shall be deemed that Buyer has
done so, as its sole descretion and risk. Variation in
environment, changes in procedures of use, or
extrapolation of data may cause unsatisfactory
results.
Limitation of Liability
Amerons liability on any claim of any kind, including
claims based upon Amerons negligence or strict
liability, for any loss or damage arising out of,
connected with, or resulting from the use of the
products, shall in no case exceed the purchase price
allocable to the products or part thereof which give
rise to the claim.
In no event shall Ameron be liable for consequential
or incidental damages.
Condition of Sale
All our transactions are subject to our Terms and
Conditions of Sale.
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